The country's 20 millionth citizens were the five children born on the morning of Nov. 14.
President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev in his profile in social network reported that the population of the country has passed the mark of 20 million people.
"The population of Kazakhstan has reached 20 million! I congratulate my compatriots on this significant event!" - he wrote in social network.
He also noted that for the sustainable progress of the state there must be a happy family. According to the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan, the country's population reached the 20 million mark last Tuesday.
"The 20 millionth citizens of the country were 5 children born at 8.10 a.m. on November 14, 2023. ... Among them are 3 boys and 2 girls" - said in the publication of the agency. It should be noted that the country's population has grown by 22% since the collapse of the Soviet Union.